FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News — 02/10/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:17
Thinking Allowed — Sectarianisation - The Middle East
Sectarianisation - a new explanation for conflict across the Arab Islamic world. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday — St Peters Cathedral, South Australia
Church bells from St Peters Cathedral, South Australia. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast — 02/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 02/10/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast — 02/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing — 02/10/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day — 02/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today — Operation Bo-Peep; Wine production; Scottish oyster fishery
A police operation is using new technology to mark sheep, helping to deter thieves.
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05:56
Weather — 02/10/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day — Stephen Moss on the Song Thrush
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss is inspired by the song thrush.
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Morning
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06:00
On airToday — 02/10/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Listen live (BBC Radio 4 homepage)
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09:00
Start the Week — Power, the people and the Party
Power and the people with David Cannadine, Hilary Spurling, Jane Green and Phillip Blond.
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09:45
Book of the Week — The Rub of Time, You Ask the Questions
1/5 Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things.
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10:00
Woman's Hour — Domestic abuse, Women in medicine, Dressmakers of Auschwitz
New guidance for judges protecting children from violent parents.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama — Gudrun's Saga, Episode 1
1/5 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic.
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11:00
In the Criminologist's Chair
Criminologist David Wilson talks to former criminal-turned-journalist Erwin James. (R)
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11:30
The Allotment
Quirky comedy on an allotment where people lose their worries amongst the birds and bees.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary — 02/10/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
50 Things That Made the Modern Economy — Series 1, Leaded Petrol
When lead was added to petrol, it made cars more powerful - but it also poisoned people.
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12:13
You and Yours — Red squirrel conservation; Viagogo; AncestryDNA
How some people who bought tickets from Viagogo are able to get refunds from their banks.
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12:57
Weather — 02/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One — 02/10/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Prime Ministers' Props — Neville Chamberlain's Umbrella
Sir David Cannadine explores the changing image of Neville Chamberlain's umbrella. (R)
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14:00
The Archers — 01/10/2017
Adam tries not to seem ungrateful. (R)
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14:15
Drama — Singles Going Steady
1961, Liverpool. A love affair conducted through record-your-own singles. By Paul Farley.
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15:00
Quote... Unquote — 02/10/2017
Nigel Rees quizzes Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal.
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15:30
Food Programme — How We Eat: 1. Eating Alone
Sheila Dillon explores the guilty pleasures of eating alone.
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16:00
My Muse — Series 2, The Young'uns on Graeme Miles
Award-winning folk group The Young'uns discuss the north-east songwriter Graeme Miles.
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16:30
The Digital Human — Series 12, Sin-eaters
Aleks Krotoski uncovers the harm that comes to those keeping the internet safe.
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17:00
PM — 02/10/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News — 02/10/2017
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth — Series 19, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers — 02/10/2017
Alistair and Anisha need to work together.
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19:15
Front Row — 02/10/2017
Arts news, interviews and reviews.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama — Gudrun's Saga, Episode 1
1/5 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic. (R)
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20:00
Journey of a Lifetime — Tajikistan - Finding the Woman of Stone
Nicole Bennet Fite treks into the valleys of Tajikistan to find a shrine devoted to women.
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20:30
Analysis — The Fintech Revolution
Will technology radically reshape the highly profitable world of finance?
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21:00
Natural Histories — Moth
Brett Westwood steps into the world of a creature charged with the lore of the night. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week — Power, the people and the Party
Power and the people with David Cannadine, Hilary Spurling, Jane Green and Phillip Blond. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight — 02/10/2017
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime — The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Episode 6
6/10 Class Four D go on a school trip to the British Museum. Adrian has his tonsils out.
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23:00
Word of Mouth — Are we all speaking football?
Lifelong Arsenal supporter Michael Rosen talks football cliches with Adam Hurrey. (R)
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23:30
From Rags to Riches — Series 1, Episode 1
1/2 Amber Butchart charts the journey of charity shop clothes to vintage mainstream fashion. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News — 03/10/2017
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week — The Rub of Time, You Ask the Questions
1/5 Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast — 03/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 03/10/2017
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast — 03/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing — 03/10/2017
News from BBC Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day — 03/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today — 03/10/2017
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day — Stephen Moss on the Cetti's Warbler
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss goes in search of Cetti's warbler.
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